Warm Up This Winter At Great Wolf Lodge! @GreatWolfLodge #GWL

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Warm Up This Winter
at Great Wolf Lodge
The winter freeze is definitely upon us. Although we do enjoy the snowy outdoor activities, we are also always in search of a cozy winter retreat. Luckily for us, Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos- less than two hours away from NYC is always there for us. Imagine enjoying an indoor water park with a view of the snowy mountains. It’s yours for the taking. One of our favorite family fun resorts is definitely Great Wolf. No matter that age of your children, from infants to adults, even the grandparents will have a blast. If you do visit, make sure you pack your swimsuit. Well, if you do forget, there is always one available at one of the shoppes.
Here is a list of TEN Things our family loves
 about Great Wolf Lodge:

 1. You can choose your own activity level from reading a book in front of the fireplace in the Grand Lobby to swimming and water slides. It’s your call.
2. Magiquest and Shadowquest: What a fun game for all ages. The kids will love solving quests and moving on to different levels. Good Luck at the end if you go up against the dragon. He’s a tough one to beat, but there is always someone on hand from the Magiquest team to help you out, so don’t worry.
3. The Water park! Okay, so this one is definitely is my family’s favorite. We all love the wave pool, water slides and whirlpools. 84 degrees. Yes, please!
4. There are plenty of places to dine at the lodge. You do not have to leave to fill up the bellies. There are choices from buffets, Wolf It Down pizza, and more. Did I mention there is a Starbucks?


5. Story Hour is my daughter’s favorite. She loves watching the Clock Tower show followed by story time and then a character meet and greet. It is simply adorable. If you visit, don’t miss it.
6. The rooms are a world onto themselves. There is a huge variety of room styles to choose from. We love the loft with two floors of fun, and an in room fireplace and balcony. There are also rooms that tout bunk beds and their own kids’ cabin within the room.
7. There is a SPA within the lodge. One for adults and one for kids- Scooops Kids Spa. Enough said?
8. The Northern Lights arcade is a family fun spot for all of us. Everyone in our family has a blast between air hockey, skee ball, Deal or No Deal, and so many more choices.

9. The Staff! They are amazing. We visit the Poconos location and they are just top notch. No matter where you are in the lodge you can find a smiling face and someone to help or just brighten up your day. They are knowledgeable and willing to lend an extra hand.

10. Family time! With everyone on a different schedule it’s nice to get away, even for one night and just be together. The laughs are many and the memories we are making will last forever. Great Wolf Lodge cannot be beat for close to home family fun!

If your family is ready to warm up this winter, you should definitely check out Great Wolf Lodge.
See you there! Greatwolf.com.


Disclosure: No compensation was given for this post. A greatly reduced media rate is provided in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Contact me at ELGEorgia@aol.com and everywhere else as .@3decades3kids.



#Giveaway Tuesday Nights Are Taken By Master Chef Junior! #MasterChefJr #MCJWarmWinter @MasterChefJrFox

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Master Chef Junior on FOX 
Season3 Giveaway
My Tuesday nights are taken! Sorry, I will not be available at 8pm, unless you catch me on Twitter tweeting about Master Chef Junior! Season 3 returned last Tuesday, at 8/7c on FOX. During this time of year, the perfect way to spend long winter nights is indoors, far from the cold and indulging in some delicious sweet treats. We’re putting together ‘warm winter’ kits containing everything you need to bundle up with family and whip up a steaming cup of decadent hot chocolate to settle in for a night in front of the TV watching America’s most talented young chefs. 
Being a mom of three I have spent countless hours in the kitchen and cooking with the kids. I’m glad to say that all of my family cooks and bakes and they are quite good at it. They are familiar with the kitchen and have been included in cooking since they were babies. My youngest daughter is eight and in awe of the show. She most likely could make the cut, except that I’m not a fan of giving her a big knife yet. Maybe I should pull back on my overprotectiveness and let her go for her dreams…Check out all the contestants here: http://www.fox.com/masterchef-junior/contestants

Anyway, if you watch this show once, you will be completely hooked. The kids are adorable- ranging from age 8-13. Besides their wit they are ubertalented! You will not believe your own eyes, and you may even question your own skills in the kitchen. MasterChef Junior gives the best junior home cooks in America the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges. Each episode, host and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay is joined by restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot on the MasterChef Junior judging panel.
Giveaway:
We have a great giveaway for you! You can test out your own chef skills at home while you watch the show! In addition to a selection of ingredients to make your own gourmet hot chocolate, the kit will also include recipes for delicious as well as a blank recipe card so you can jot down your own family favorite or let the show inspire a new masterpiece.
Giveaway ends Jan. 17 at 11:59pm. Winner will be contacted via email and has 24 hours to respond and claim prize. USA/18+ only. Thank you. Enter on the Rafflecopter link below. If you are on a tablet or phone it may take a few minutes to load in.
Prize: Each viewing kit is valued at $45 and includes:
o (2) Branded MCJ Coffee Mugs
o (4) Branded MCJ ‘Hot Chocolates On A Stick’
Cinnamon and Cayenne Milk Chocolate
Hazelnut Milk Chocolate
Dark Chocolate
Vanilla White Chocolate
o (3) Branded MCJ Containers with Toppings
Marshmallow bits
Caramel bits
Crushed peppermint
o (5) MCJ Branded Recipe Cards
Snowball Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies
Carrotberry Oatmeal Cookies
Hot Coco Milk Crumb Chocolate Chip Cookies
Blank recipe card
o (1) MCJ Branded Welcome Note
o (1) MCJ Branded Lit Card

o Winter Themed Packaging

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Disclosure:Viewing kit/Giveaway Kit provided by Master Chef Junior. Contact Diane Sullivan
at ELGEorgia@aol.com and everywhere else at .@3decades3kids.
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Winter Travel Just Got More Frozen For Kids With American Tourister Frozen Collection @AmTourister

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Winter Travel Just Got More Frozen
For Kids With American Tourister Frozen Collection
Disney’s Frozen has been a part of our life since it hit theaters last year. My daughter has the entire family singing and playing along on a daily basis. Another love of our family is traveling. We are constantly on the go. We were thrilled to find out that American Tourister now has a Frozen suitcase for children that is just incredible. Until now, Em has been “borrowing” my raspberry American Tourister, so there was no one as happy as me.  There are three different Frozen choices and each one is more adorable than the next. I’m glad that I did not have to choose. Em’s new suitcase is big enough for her to pack her clothes and lovies for any trip.
The suitcase we checked out featured Elsa, Anna and Olaf and could also be used for a carry on.
It features glittery sparkles and snowflakes to give anyone a complete Frozen feel. The handle was the perfect size for Em to be able to pull her suitcase from the car to our hotel room with ease. Check out more about American Tourister, The Official Luggage of Walt Disney World and Disneyland here: http://shop.americantourister.com/




PRODUCT DETAILS
Featuring Elsa, Anna and Olaf, your Disney’s Frozen fan can travel in style with this cute carry-on from American Tourister.
©Disney

Please note: An opportunity to download a free song from the album Frozen: The Songs is included with purchase. While supplies last.

PRODUCT FEATURES
  • High-quality screen print with glitter adds sparkly style.
  • Exterior pocket offers quick access to small items.
  • Telescoping & top carry handles enable mobility.
  • In-line skate wheels glide with ease.
  • Interior lining and tie-down straps keeps clothes looking fresh.
PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION & CARE
  • Polyester
  • Spot clean
  • Manufacturer’s 10-year limited warranty
PRODUCT DETAILS
  • 18”H x 12”W x 7”D
  • Weight: 6.5 lbs.
  • Exterior: main compartment & zip pocket
  • Interior: mesh pocket
  • Zipper closures
  • Model no. 62921-4427

Disclosure: Review bag provided by American Tourister. Contact Diane Sullivan at ELGEOriga@aol.com and everywhere else at .@3decades3kids.

You’re Invited To Be Our Guest At The #NYC #Screening Event: Spare Parts! @SparePartsMovie

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You’re Invited To The NYC Screening
Of Spare Parts

Looking for a movie to see with friends, family or someone special? We definitely have found one for you. Spare Parts is a true life story about four Hispanic high school students who form a robotics club under the leadership of their school’s newest teacher, Fredi (George Lopez). With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the country’s reigning robotics champion, MIT. On their journey, they learn not only how to build a robot- they learn to build a bond that will last a lifetime.
Principal Cast: George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carlos PenaVega, Esai Morales, Jose Julian, David Del Rio, Oscar Gutierrez, Alexa PenaVega, Alessandra Rosaldo and Marisa Tomei
Director: Sean McNamara


You Are Invited:
When: 
Thursday, January 15th,

Time: 7:00pm
Where: 
AMC Empire 25
234 W. 42nd St.

New York, NY 10036

Click on the link below to redeem a pair of passes to the screening. Please remember that screenings are overbooked to ensure a full house, so
please arrive early. Bring your screening passes with you.
http://www.gofobo.com/index.php/main/movie_landing/3DecadesSpareParts#

#Giveaway @BuildABear Do You Have My Little Pony Princess Celestia? #MLP #MyLittlePony

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#Giveaway: Build A Bear Workshop- 
Making My Little Pony Princess Celestia 
We Have a $30 Gift Card Just For You!

By now if you know me, you know just how much our family adores Build A Bear Workshop.
Besides the fact that it was the dream child of Maxine Clark, it’s a place I know my daughter can
create a new friend. Build A Bear introduced My Little Pony to the family last year and since then we have added quite a few to our home and hearts. Since my daughter is eight years old, she is the perfect age to really get the full experience of making a new friend.
Recently we visited one of our favorite Build A Bear Workshops, nicknamed at this time of year as
Santa’s Workshop so Emily could make the latest My Little Pony, Princess Celestia. She has been counting down the days to this one. Princess Celestia is one of her absolute favorites, so I was just as excited to watch her make the pony as she was to be there.

If you have never been to Build A Bear, it’s quite easy to understand just what to do when you get there. First you check out all of the choices and pick the one friend that you plan on taking home. Emily always gives it a hug to see if it hugs back since she says that the friend actually chooses you. Princess Celestia was no different. They chose each other and it was off to the stuffing station where the helper had Emily choose a heart to put inside of her new friend. She made a special wish on the heart and then placed it inside of Princess Celestia. She also chose a lovely strawberry scent and the official My Little Pony tune that later would be played a zillion times over by pushing the hoof.
After a few foot pedal pushes, Princess Celestia came to life! She was ready for her first official hug! Emily’s smile could not have been any brighter! What a magical moment.

Next we were off to the fluffing station where a lot of fluffing and brushing took place. I mean, a princess has to look perfect before she gets dressed, right? Before long we found the cape, tiara and necklace set and pair of golden shoes that finished off the look! Princess Celestia was dressed and ready to go! We registered her and received an official adoption certificate! So much fun. If you are thinking of taking your child to Build A Bear, don’t delay. There are plenty of choices for both girls and boys- including Disney’s Frozen, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. By the way, Build A Bear is not just for kids, there were people of all ages creating new friends! Check out more about Build A Bear here: http://buildabear.com/

Check out our video making Princess Celestia!
http://youtu.be/n5jSwIOUwzA?list=UUR9Z0R9Mor-VCP05DRSdVgg

Disclosure: Build A Bear provided a gift card to create a new friend. No compensation was given for this post. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan/ 3decades3kids. Contact Diane at ELGEorgia@aol.com and everywhere else at @3decades3kids.
GIVEAWAY: Make your own Build A Bear Friend with our $30 gift card giveaway.
Enter on the Rafflecopter below. USA/18+only please. Giftcard will be sent directly from
Build A Bear. Giveaway ends January 18th 11:59pm. Thank you.

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